CHOOSING YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER
The following are a few helpful tips to bear in mind when choosing your wedding photographer;
Pricing;When comparing prices it’s important to make sure that you’re comparing like for like. Check exactly what you are getting for each price quoted. Also ask for a price list for additional albums and prints in case you wish to order extra items with your album.
Coverage;
How much of the wedding day is photographed – when does the photographer start and finish.
Samples;
Ask to see recent samples of the photographer’s wedding work and make sure to ask to see an album of one recent complete wedding – seeing only a portfolio of the photographer’s best work will not show you what you can realistically expect for your wedding album.
Insurance;
Ask your photographer if he/she is insured. A professional photographer should at a minimum have public liability coverage, while additional coverage for professional indemnity protects both you and the photographer in the event of a dispute or non delivery of services/goods.
Qualifications;
While qualifications are not necessarily essential, a membership of an organisation like the Irish Professional Photographers Association ensures the photographer is registered, qualified, insured and has agreed to terms of professional practice.
Style;
Make sure that the photographers work suits you and see how adaptable he/she is to your individual needs and requirements. Check that the photographer’s personality suits you and your guests.
References;
The photographer should be able to provide you with contact details for several recent couples so that you can ask other people about their wedding day experience and subsequent service.
For a great article on choosing a wedding photographer by celebrated photographer MARK CLEGHORN as featured in Tiara magazine